Meet the Good Guys

The Guardian Mother > True bravery often lies in the sacrifices made to keep loved ones safe. For Princess Isabella, daughter of Ordania’s Sorcerer-King, protecting her children meant stepping through a secret portal and building a quiet life in suburban Kilglen under the name Isabella Bartholomew.

Through years of exile and the painful disappearance of her husband, Isabella’s strength never faltered. Balancing the ordinary challenges of raising four teenagers with the extraordinary weight of hiding their magical bloodlines, she ensured her children grew up with humility and strong family values. Upon returning home, she takes her rightful place in the royal court—a loving mother standing beside the future Sorcerer-King

Princess of the Lakes and Seas > Every family needs a heart, and for the royal siblings of Ordania, that heart is Princess Eden. Growing up in quiet suburban Scotland before returning through the portal to Castle Draccwyne, Eden brings warmth, laughter, and intuitive wonder to the journey.

When dark shadows fall over the kingdom and test the royal house, Eden’s courage shines through. Her strength during times of peril inspires her brother Quentin and the entire fellowship to stand firm against darkness, proving that even the gentlest spirits hold extraordinary strength.

The Spirited Guardian > Every fellowship needs a champion who acts with bravery and heart when danger strikes. Grete, twin sister to Tilde, brings dynamic energy and unwavering resolve to the group's perilous journeys across Ordania.

Bound to her sister by an unbreakable twin connection, Grete complements Tilde’s sharp intellect with her own decisive courage and quick instincts. Whether facing dark beasts on wild mountain paths or standing firm beside her companions, Grete's loyalty and adventurous spirit make her an unforgettable part of Ordania's legendary history.

Prince of Ordania, Sorcerer, and Father to Quentin, Asmund, Eden, and Luna. Prince Adair is a powerful Ordanian sorcerer and a loving father who deeply shares his appreciation for nature with his children, teaching Quentin everything he knows about wild birds—particularly robins. Within the Great Hall of Castle Draccwyne, his ornately decorated chair stands alongside those of the rest of the royal family. His mysterious disappearance on Earth—vanished into thin air alongside his car—sets off the extraordinary events of Return to Ordania, leaving his family searching for the truth about his whereabouts across realms.

Great Uncle Georg is an eccentric, warm-hearted, and mischievous sorcerer who spent his childhood summers at Easthall alongside his brother, Lord Harald (Quentin and his siblings’ late grandfather).

• Character & Quirk: Known in his youth as the family trickster, Georg’s lifelong penchant for practical jokes and playful magic once landed him in a sticky situation: after turning too many royal tea-party guests’ sandwiches into frogs, a youthful prank backfired, leaving him trapped as a blue frog in the Easthall pond until his eighteenth birthday. To this day, when he gets too excited, he still has a habit of shrinking to thumb size or vanishing entirely!

• Easthall Estate: Living in his magnificent, sprawling ancestral home filled with eccentric clocks, towering bookcases, and loyal attendants like the olihof Ivor, Uncle Georg is fiercely protective of his family. Beneath his whimsical humour and seemingly endless supply of strange magic (and sleep potions), he possesses a deep well of wisdom, survival experience, and seafaring lore—including secret relics like the hollowed-out Hai varg teeth whistles used to ward off the terrifying sea demon, Morgus.

The Lord of Westerlyn > The world beyond Castle Draccwyne is vast, and few figures represent the dignity of foreign realms better than Lord Finhildur. Hailing from Westerlyn—a sovereign land distinct from Ordania—Lord Finhildur brings a proud lineage and high diplomatic standing to the saga in Return to Ordania.

As events in Ordania reach a critical nexus, Lord Finhildur stands as a key figure from across the border. Calm, authoritative, and deeply committed to the honor of his own house and homeland, Finhildur’s presence enriches the broader lore of the books—showing that when dark forces rise, the

The Golden Lord > Long before Castle Draccwyne was ruled by the King of Stars, the House of Rosenkratz was anchored by the formidable presence of Lord Rosenkratz. With his tall, imposing stature and golden beard, he embodies the ancient nobility and quiet strength of Ordania’s founding houses.

As father to young Andros in The Shield of Draccwyne, Lord Rosenkratz passes down the values of courage, humility, and fierce devotion to family that become the hallmark of the royal bloodline. A steadfast leader in times of peace and a resolute champion in times of war, his legacy echoes through the ages into the heart of Prince Quentin’s journey.

The Unlikely Confidant > First impressions can be deceiving. When readers first meet Angus Macpherson, he is simply the nuisance living next door to the Bartholomew family on Ravenswood Drive. But as the saga unfolds through Summer of the Unexpected, The Shadow of Verborg Mountain, and Echoes of Ordania, Angus undergoes a profound transformation.

Beneath his quiet, pensive exterior lies a fiercely loyal friend. Sharing a unique, affectionate bond with Luna, Angus becomes one of the very few people on Earth to hold the secret of the family's true royal heritage. As the years pass, Angus stands as a vital anchor to the past—guarding memories, preserving ancient connections, and proving that sometimes the greatest guardians of magic are the ones living right next door.

Warm, sharp-witted, and thoroughly unbothered by the bitter climate of Westerlyn—the harsh, frozen region lying just to the northwest of Ordania—Megrit Valriksen is the heart of the northern homestead she shares with her husband, Henrik. While Henrik navigates the icy wastes with his pack of eis cougars, Megrit keeps their home running as the ultimate sanctuary against the frost, welcoming weary travellers with hot stews, thick polar furs, and no-nonsense advice before they venture further into the wild.

She possesses a deep, intuitive understanding of the frontier—its shifting weather, its hidden dangers, and the quiet magic woven into its frozen landscapes. Strong-willed and fiercely hospitable, Megrit doesn't easily scare, making her both a comforting presence by the hearth and a formidable ally on the edge of the realm.

Commanding the heavy frontline of King Leopold’s resistance is Kruzokr, a formidable and battle-hardened warrior who leads the army’s most fearsome unit into battle. Fearless and unyielding against Queen Ziarus’s dark forces, Kruzokr represents the raw physical power and steadfast resolve of the King’s army. Alongside Captain Crowbard’s soldiers, he provides the fellowship with an indispensable anchor of heavy armour and physical strength, standing guard over key allies like young Andris when magical defences alone are not enough.

To behold Kruzokr in battle is to witness the crushing force of the Meskos. These towering, bear-like beasts of war are distinguished by their dense, shaggy fur, heavily armoured flanks, and powerful builds crafted to withstand the harshest mountain terrain. Their most defining features are their lethal tusks extending from their jaws—weapons capable of shattering enemy ranks, tearing through barricades, and turning back the brutal raganosi. Ridden into combat by Kruzokr and his fellow warriors, the Meskos serve as the ultimate shock cavalry for the Ordanian resistance, forming an unyielding wall of muscle, iron, and beast on the long, dangerous march towards Verborg Mountain.